Chapter 43: Emergence of the Glacial Warden

Malakai opened his eyes, but the darkness persisted.

He was trapped, encased in a hard, unyielding shell. Yet, he could feel it - the power coursing through his veins, a potent energy that threatened to burst free.

He struggled to move, but the constraints held firm. Undeterred, he focused his will, channeling the power to break free.

Outside, Akira and Amari watched the ice cocoon with bated breath.

They had been waiting for what felt like an eternity, their ears perked up, sensing the slightest sound.

And then, it happened - the cocoon began to crack, the ice shattering as a magnificent creature emerged.

A large wolf stood before them, its fur a thick, fluffy coat with an icy sheen.

The tips of its fur were frosty, as if kissed by the cold. Its eyes gleamed like bright rubies, shining with an inner light.